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Peterborough Halloween 2025

See all Peterborough Halloween happenings this year!

Peterborough comes alive for Halloween 2025 at cathedral quarters and the riverside with supernatural celebrations and macabre fun. Highlights include haunted trails, fall festivities and spooky performances along with family pumpkin hunts, costume nights and ghost walks.

Find the best Peterborough Halloween happenings this year!

Peterborough Halloween

Peterborough Family-Friendly Fall Activities

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📍 Sacrewell Farm
Thornhaugh, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE8 6HJ
(8.2 mi from Peterborough)

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Energy: Moderate

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Sacrewell Farm invites families for a fang-tastic Halloween experience. Included with general admission are a Creepy Carnivorous Plant Talk, Treacherous Tales from the Mill, and an Eerie Animal Talk. For an upgraded experience, venture through the Spooky Trail, explore the Pumpkin Village, and carve your own pumpkin. Recipe cards are provided for sustainable pumpkin use.

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Best For: Families
Three friends walk down a path in a park during autumn, with colorful leaves on the trees and two friendly ghosts floating nearby. A jack-o'-lantern hangs from a tree branch, adding to the Halloween theme.
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📍 Burghley House
Stamford, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 3JY
(11.4 mi from Peterborough)

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Embark on a ghoulish adventure at Burghley House this October half term. The Burghley Halloween Trail invites families to explore the Sculpture Garden, uncovering hidden ghosts and collecting clues along a winding path through autumn leaves. Complete the trail sheet to earn a delicious treat.

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Best For: Families and children
Spooktacular Halloween Party in Peterborough
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📍 Little Miracles @the Spinney
Hartwell Way, Peterborough PE3 7LE
(2.0 mi from Peterborough)

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Get ready for a glowing, ghoulishly good time at this Halloween Party! Attendees can dance the night away with glow sticks, enjoy thrilling music, and join in on fang-tastic games. It's a spooktacular day of fun for everyone.

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Best For: Families
Two cartoon children are in a pumpkin patch during autumn. The child on the left is holding a pumpkin-themed bucket, and the child on the right is roasting a marshmallow over a fire. A windmill and a farmhouse are in the background, with colorful fall foliage all around.
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📍 Sacrewell Farm
Great North Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE8 6HJ
(8.2 mi from Peterborough)

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Experience the magic of autumn at Sacrewell Farm with their delightful seasonal activities. Wander through the pumpkin patch to select your perfect pumpkin, then unleash your creativity at the 'Paint-a-Pumpkin' workshop. Daily bushcraft pursuits like bug hunting and den building offer engaging fun, while weekend campfires provide a warm spot for toasting marshmallows. Discover the charm of the historic watermill and the farm's natural beauty.

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Best For: Families and children
Thorpe Meadows Halloween Trail in Peterborough
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📍 Thorpe Meadows Cafe
Thorpe Road, Peterborough PE3 6LN
(1.9 mi from Peterborough)

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This October Half Term, families can enjoy a delightful Halloween Trail at Thorpe Meadows. For just £1, participants receive a trail sheet to hunt for spooky jokes around the rowing lake. Match the punchlines and return to the café to claim a prize, making it a perfect, budget-friendly activity for little monsters of all ages.

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Best For: Families with young children
Halloween Fun at Flag Fen in Peterborough
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📍 Flag Fen Archaeology Park
The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough PE6 7QJ
(2.4 mi from Peterborough)

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Experience a Scarecrow Spooktacular and Pumpkin Picking Adventure at Flag Fen this October half term! Wander through an enchanted forest to select your perfect pumpkin, then get creative by carving it or designing a scarecrow for the gallery. Brave the spooky scarecrow trail, test your courage in the straw maze, and unearth ancient mysteries in the dig tent. Don't miss the chance to toast marshmallows over a fire and capture memories in a themed photo area.

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Best For: Families with young children
Burghley House Halloween Craft Workshops in Stamford
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📍 Burghley House
Stamford, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 3JY
(10.2 mi from Peterborough)

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Unleash your creativity at Burghley House's Halloween Craft Workshops. Held during October Half Term, these sessions invite all ages to craft spooky creations. All materials are provided, and children must be accompanied by an adult. It's a perfect way to add a touch of Halloween magic to your visit.

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Best For: Families, craft enthusiasts

Peterborough Haunted Experiences

Peterborough Museum Halloween Events in Peterborough
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📍 Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
51 Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF
(0.2 mi from Peterborough)

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Energy: Moderate (walking and standing)

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Dare to explore Peterborough Museum, a building steeped in ghost stories and paranormal encounters, this Halloween season. They offer a variety of spine-chilling tours, from candlelit explorations of haunted corridors to city-wide ghost walks. Discover tales of spectral residents and uncover the museum's most notorious hauntings. Special events include a 'WHO-seum' adventure for Doctor Who fans and creative monster-themed activities.

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Best For: Ghost story enthusiasts, history buffs, families with older children, doctor who fans

Peterborough Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

Over 30s Halloween Day Party Peterborough in Peterborough
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📍 Flares, Embassy & Red Room Peterborough
Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RS
(0.5 mi from Peterborough)

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Get ready for a frightfully fun daytime Halloween party designed for the over 30s crowd. This event at Flares in Peterborough promises a unique clubbing experience before dark, featuring a wicked mix of 80s, 90s, and early 2000s hits with a spooky twist. Expect eerie visuals, confetti storms, and a killer atmosphere. Costumes are encouraged for this thrilling daytime celebration.

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Best For: Adults seeking a fun, themed party

Peterborough Other Halloween Activities

Two cartoon children, a boy and a girl, run down a path illuminated by glowing stars and string lights at night, with a circus tent in the background.
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📍 Ferry Meadows in Nene Park
Ham Lane, Peterborough, null PE2 5UU
(2.8 mi from Peterborough)

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Join the Sue Ryder Starlight Hike in Peterborough for a memorable 5k or 10k walk under the stars. This event offers a unique opportunity to celebrate and remember loved ones while raising vital funds for Sue Ryder's palliative and bereavement support services. The route winds through the scenic Ferry Meadows, beautifully illuminated for a magical night-time experience, complete with warm-up entertainment and live music.

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Best For: Fundraising, remembrance, community
A man in a top hat and period clothing looks at a phone while a woman plays a guitar and another person plays a harp in a grand hall with arched windows.
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📍 Burghley House
Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 3JY
(10.2 mi from Peterborough)

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Step back in time for an exclusive after-hours experience at Burghley House. As twilight descends, the magnificent State Rooms are bathed in a magical glow, with soft lighting and candlelight illuminating the stunning artwork. Enjoy enchanting performances by classical musicians, including lute, harp, and violinists, while savoring a complimentary glass of Prosecco or a soft drink. This is a rare chance to experience the grandeur of Burghley House in a truly unique and atmospheric setting.

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Best For: Couples, history enthusiasts, music lovers
Paranormal Night at Flag Fen in Peterborough
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📍 Flag Fen Archaeology Park
The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough PE6 7QJ
(2.4 mi from Peterborough)

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Energy: Moderate

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Embark on a thrilling ghost hunting adventure at Flag Fen Archaeology Park. This immersive evening invites you to learn from paranormal experts, use professional ghost hunting equipment, and explore the mysteries of this ancient site after dark. Hear historical tales and experience the eerie atmosphere during a vigil.

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Best For: Adults seeking a spooky experience

Halloween Near Peterborough

Cambridge Halloween

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Gloucester
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📍 Over Farm
(22.0 mi from Peterborough)
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Cambridge
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📍 HI:CAMBRIDGE
(27.3 mi from Peterborough)

Leicester Halloween

Abbey Park Firework Display - Spooks & Sparks in Leicester
Leicester
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📍 Abbey Park
(37.9 mi from Peterborough)
A group of four cartoon children and a man in a cowboy hat are in a pumpkin patch, holding pumpkins. A bat flies overhead and a spooky black creature stands behind them.
Kibworth Harcourt
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📍 Windmill Farm Park
(31.3 mi from Peterborough)

Letchworth Garden City Halloween

Hallow-Pop Party in Letchworth Garden City
Letchworth Garden City
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📍 Letchworth Free Church Hall
(40.9 mi from Peterborough)
Ghost Hunt at British Schools Museum in Hitchin
Hitchin
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📍 British Schools Museum
(43.1 mi from Peterborough)

Milton Keynes Halloween

A festive Halloween street scene with people in costumes walking under a string of jack-o'-lanterns, with a large full moon in the night sky.
Milton Keynes
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📍 Gulliver's Land
(41.4 mi from Peterborough)
Popworld Milton Keynes Halloween Club Events in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes
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Loughborough Halloween

Xtreme Scream Park 2025 in Melton Mowbray
Melton Mowbray
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📍 Twinlakes Family Theme Park
(30.2 mi from Peterborough)
Witch Festival UK in Mountsorrel
Mountsorrel
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📍 Mountsorrel Memorial Centre
(39.1 mi from Peterborough)

Bletchley Halloween

Two skeleton characters in costumes are playing guitars on a stage decorated with pumpkins and Halloween imagery, performing for a crowd.
Milton Keynes
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📍 Arena MK
(44.1 mi from Peterborough)
A boy and a girl are walking through a spooky Halloween scene at night, with carved pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns lining a path towards a barn. A large full moon hangs in the sky, and orange lights illuminate the trees.
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📍 National Trust Properties
(44.0 mi from Peterborough)

Bury St Edmunds Halloween

Scaresville: The Haunted Village in Suffolk
Suffolk
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📍 Kentwell Hall
(52.0 mi from Peterborough)
Four children dressed as wizards and witches are gathered around a table outdoors, engaged in a potion-making activity with wands and various bottles of colorful liquids.
Suffolk
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📍 Kentwell Hall
(52.0 mi from Peterborough)

Nottingham Halloween

A diorama depicting a courtroom scene with miniature figures dressed in formal attire, engaged in what appears to be a legal proceeding.
High Pavement
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📍 National Justice Museum
(46.0 mi from Peterborough)
Stage Fright Halloween at Nottingham Playhouse in Nottingham
Nottingham
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📍 Nottingham Playhouse
(46.6 mi from Peterborough)

Mansfield Halloween

A cartoon girl with brown hair and a blue overalls winks while leaning on a large pumpkin in a pumpkin patch. Sunflowers and a red barn are in the background under a cloudy sky.
Oxton
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📍 Nottinghamshire 'Pick Your Own' Pumpkins
(49.3 mi from Peterborough)
Notts Maze - Torch Nights in Newark
Newark
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📍 Notts Maze
(49.9 mi from Peterborough)

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